Harris Hill is recruiting for a leading higher education and research organisation seeking an experienced Senior Technical Manager (Operations) to lead technical services across engineering and research facilities.
Location: London (predominately office-based)
Salary: £53,947 – £63,350 per annum (including London Allowance)
This role will provide strategic and operational leadership for laboratories, workshops and technical teams, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality support for teaching, research and innovation. You will work closely with academic and professional services colleagues to improve services, develop people and support future growth.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leading and managing technical teams across research, education and operational functions.
- Overseeing laboratory and workshop facilities to ensure effective technical support.
- Managing resources, budgets, procurement and operational planning.
- Developing service improvements, policies and processes.
- Supporting workforce and facilities planning.
- Ensuring high standards of health and safety, compliance and risk management.
- Building strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
About you
You will be an experienced technical leader with a background in managing technical services within an engineering, scientific or similar environment. You will have experience leading teams, managing complex facilities and delivering operational improvements.
You will bring:
- Experience managing technical teams, including workforce planning and performance management.
- Knowledge of laboratory, workshop or specialist facility management.
- Strong technical understanding of engineering and/or scientific disciplines.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Experience in strategic planning, resource management and service improvement.
- Strong organisational, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
A relevant degree or equivalent professional experience is required. Health and safety qualifications (such as NEBOSH/IOSH) or professional registration (such as CEng) would be advantageous.
This is an excellent opportunity for a senior technical professional to make a significant impact within a leading research and education environment.
For more information, please submit your CV.
Please note, CVs are being reviewed on a rolling basis, and only successful applicants will be contacted with more information.
As leading charity recruitment specialists and a certified B Corp™, Harris Hill is committed to high and ever-improving standards of equitable and inclusive recruitment. We actively welcome applications from all sections of the community regardless of age, disability, gender, race, religion, sexuality and other protected characteristics.
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